Culture Connect Featured Event

CRAFT SHOW DEC. 7 AT POND HOUSE
FEATURES WORK OF WOMEN ARTISANS

Connecticut women artists and crafters will show and sell their work at the  Annual Celebration of Women's Crafts on Sunday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will again be held at the Pond House Café in Hartford's Elizabeth Park.

Founded by Hartford potter Chris London, this show has become a highly anticipated annual happening, which marks the beginning of holiday shopping for many area people. This is the show's 10th year. Among the many types of handmade items featured will be pottery, weaving, artworks, photography, cards, handmade soaps, wearable art, jewelry, journals, children's items and more. All the artists will be present to meet visitors and discuss their work. Admission is free.

The Pond House at Elizabeth Park is also open for Sunday brunch and snacks. A gift raffle will be held for the benefit of Foodshare.

The park is near the Hartford/West Hartford line. Enter off Asylum Ave. (look for Pond House sign). Pond House is the first building on the left. Ample parking is available in the lot or along the side of the park road. The building is handicap accessible.